The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor.

How can the spectacle of the sport's most famous venue be improved? For some, the answer is simple: the grande dame of grands prix is no longer fit for purpose and should be struck off the calendar. But when the Automobile Club de Monaco signed a new seven-year deal last year,

Sainte-Devote (Turn 1): The first corner's name derives from the chapel built to honour the patroness of Monaco - Sainte Devote - and was first mentioned in 1070, with the legend stating she was killed during the persecutions of the Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian.

We also have sprint races now – six a year – which add to the weekend spectacle. F1 has never been afraid to move the needle, in the hunt for excitement and eyeballs. This year’s rule change in Monaco should be applauded; the easier option would have been to stand still.

Safety car: A safety car is deployed in F1 when a wreck or adverse track conditions necessitate slowing the field. At Monaco, the safety car came out in 2022 and 2024, but not in 2021 or 2023. Currently it's -650 to have one, +400 for none. Race matchups ...

Max Verstappen arrives in Monaco this weekend chasing a third career win on Formula 1’s most iconic stage – but the reigning World Champion admits he has “no idea” where Red Bull will stand in the pecking order come race day.

George Russell has raised concerns that the new two-stop rule for the 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix could impact